Formula One News — December 2025

Fernando Alonso has offered one of his most candid reflections on the mental battles behind staying motivated in years without victories - and the surprising "slowness" he felt when he returned to Formula 1 after a sabbatical.

Germany's brief burst of optimism about a Formula 1 return has been dampened again, with TZ newspaper reporting that the financial realities make a comeback highly unlikely - despite F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali recently declaring he wants Germany back on the calendar.

The FIA has confirmed an increase in Formula 1 Super Licence points for IndyCar - a long-awaited adjustment that comes as Colton Herta needs an F2 campaign this year to qualify for a 2027 Cadillac seat.

Michael Schumacher's former manager Willi Weber has been tied up and robbed in a violent break-in at his Stuttgart home.

Kalle Rovanpera's much-anticipated Super Formula debut test at Suzuka was cut short after the Finn was diagnosed with benign positional vertigo.

Mercedes has given the clearest glimpse yet of Formula 1's 2026 future - running a crude prototype active front wing during the post-season Abu Dhabi test.

As speculation swirls around Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari future, Oliver Bearman has made clear that he remains fixed on the long-term dream that has powered him since childhood.

Jack Doohan is severing ties with Alpine and switching his career momentum firmly toward Toyota - and potentially Haas - as the 2026 era approaches.

After Red Bull confirmed that Dr Helmut Marko will step down as motorsport advisor, the 82-year-old sat down with Kleine Zeitung to explain - in his own words - why his two-decade chapter has ended.

Maurizio Arrivabene has taken a swipe at Lewis Hamilton's habit of sending Ferrari detailed technical "dossiers" - something the Italian says is counter-productive and historically meaningless.

As Lando Norris begins his first days as Formula 1 world champion, the debate has already turned to what kind of champion he is - and whether the new era really belongs to him.

What began as paddock whispers on Sunday night has solidified into a near-unanimous verdict on Monday - Helmut Marko is definitely leaving Red Bull.

Valtteri Bottas' Mercedes duties ended on Sunday night - and by Monday he was already at Cadillac's Silverstone base for a look at the 2026 monocoque, early seat-fit work and integration meetings for the all-new project.

Doubt is swirling around Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari future amid a disastrous first season in red and raging whispers that he may not return in 2026.

Fernando Alonso ended 2025 proud of his own driving but unimpressed with the final championship table - calling P10 in the drivers' standings "horrible".

Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane says Liam Lawson has already been told he'll be expected to support incoming rookie Arvid Lindblad in 2026.

Oscar Piastri ultimately did play the loyal wingman - and McLaren's strategy team finally came alive - as Lando Norris sealed the 2025 world championship in Abu Dhabi by just 2 points.

Oscar Piastri's father Chris has dismissed swirling paddock theories that McLaren engineered the outcome of the 2025 title fight in favour of Lando Norris.

Red Bull's debrief after the Abu Dhabi finale has triggered alarm bells, with Max Verstappen suddenly facing the prospect of losing two of the most influential figures in his F1 life - race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase and mentor Dr Helmut Marko.

Lewis Hamilton is heading into the winter break with speculation about an early Ferrari exit louder than ever - and his own words in Abu Dhabi have done little to quieten it.

Abu Dhabi GP - Race Notes

Abu Dhabi GP - Race Results

Formula 1's most dramatic three-way title decider in years has been set up perfectly in Abu Dhabi - Max Verstappen on pole, Lando Norris alongside, Oscar Piastri right behind.

Abu Dhabi GP - Qualifying Report

Abu Dhabi GP - Qualifying Results